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Buick Century Turbo Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.40 mm 3.8 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.8 litre 3791 cc (231.341 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 RDP 1705243 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 120.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1233.1 kPa (178.8 psi)
Specific torque 98.13 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2746 mm
wheelbase 108.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4978 mm
Length (inches) 196 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1374 mm
Height (inches) 54.1 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 155 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1456 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3210 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 6.140
Turning circle
Tyres P185/75 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 34.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Century Turbo Coupé picture
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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